International Sport & Event - Short Term Programme

Boost your career in Dubai and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries by following academic programs delivered by internationally recognized and accredited institutions.

A step forward in your education and professional experience

In partnership with CED-University of Dubai and SM&B, Kedge Business School delivers tailor-made, executive short term programmes in the field of Sport & Event Management, catered to a range of business professionals.

Sport speciality

$1,7 billion+

Total annual expenditure related to sport in Dubai

$670m

Total economic impact of sport in Dubai

N°1

MSc on Eduniversal ranking - Sport Management Category

Sport plays an important role in the growth and appeal of any global city. It is a driver of economic development and has a significant bearing on tourism, lifestyle, public health and ultimately, a city’s international reputation.

Dubai has long recognised this reality and has worked strategically for many years to invest in its resources and capabilities across the sport sector. Today, Dubai is home to world-class facilities and venues, hosting homegrown local, regional and international events that welcome both elite athletes and grass roots participation.

Through the three core focus areas of Dubai’s Events, Facilities and People, this comprehensive study tells the story of sport in Dubai by quantifying its economic contribution, forecasting its impact in the years ahead and identifying areas for potential growth.

Dubai hosts a wide range of sports events

From major events on the world stage and regular elite-level domestic competitions through to a large number of smaller events encouraging grass roots participation :

Omega Dubai Desert Classic Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon

Dubai Tour

Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

Dubai World Cup

DP World Tour Championship

Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens

2020 World Expo

2022 Football World Cup

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Event speciality

As Host City of the World Expo 2020, Dubai will further strengthen its infrastructure, facilities, skills and expertise, with a resulting positive impact on the long-term opportunities for sport.

Strategically located between East and West, Dubai has a young, dynamic and multicultural population of nearly 200 nationalities and welcomes more than 10m visitors every year, with plans to welcome 20m by 2020.

Testament to the country’s strengths, the UAE has been awarded the honour of hosting the World’s fair 2020 in Dubai – a first for the wider Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA) region. This event will represent a significant milestone in the UAE’s incredible journey, coinciding with the country’s golden jubilee.